Do the built in mics sound as good as your average $100 mic for recording vocals and acoustic guitar?
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Absolutely! Especially for voice and guitar. You will be surprised by the warmth and fullness that these built in mikes provide. Way better than a $100 Microphone. You will be pleased.
26562
yes, both instruments and vocals record well with exceptionally sharp response and clarity. I have found myself using the built ins more and more. Of course your room or recording area accoustics can be a contributing factor as well as distance from the recorder. Experiment, you won't be disappointed.
2111373
In my ooinion the microphone works good. For the budget buyer it works great. Use an audio software like audacity to record and tweak and sound problems (which I haven't ran I to) and you got yourself a good microphone.
1206672
I think you would find this mic to be fairly spectacular for that type of recording application. I would suggest using the "flat response" position of the switch on the side of the mic and then EQ as needed.
1038302
Wooooh...A Taylor guitar?! Good for you! They are outstanding! This e835 microphone isn't bad for $100. I tend to think that most will tell you to go with the Sure SM58--I would buy the SM58s ("s" means it has a switch). If you can spend a little more, I would take a look at the Sennheiser e935. I would also look on ebay for whichever mic you chose, particularly the e935, because you may find a real good deal for about $125.
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There are as many opinions as there are mics. I am using a shure sm57 for the electric and a pair of behringer c-1s for acoustic work. Depends on how much you want to spend. If the line out is cabinet voiced and sounds good then why not.
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Wendy, I am a guitar player, but a friend of mine that plays violin professionally at Disneyland tried the AKG 411 and said that it was too midrangy for his tastes. He prefers a lavalier mic he paid $25 for at Radio Shack. He places the mic behind the bridge. He plays live with it and has no feedback problems. I have heard it and it sounds great. He said he prefers this mic over the expensive mics he has tried. D
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Check out the two Rode models. They make one for about $150.00 and a stereo mic for $250 that can also be used as a stand alone shotgun mic or attached to a boom. They both look good but the more expensive model looks absolutely fantastic. I haven't bought either one of these yet so I can't vouch for their quality but they both get very good reviews.
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They do have a nice sound and choir should be OK. I would use several at least. These are NOT the type of mic to put on electric guitar but a good choice for acoustic and banjo. Barry
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The Beta 58 is great for recording instruments as well as a great mic for vocals. Nice smooth frequency response.
1999449
I've used this mic for a podcast, and it handles a speaking voice just fine. For instrumentals, I've had more success with the Blue Yeti.
1942260
Yes, they are awesome mics, except for the fragileness...if you're careful with them, they are great. If you don't care for them being fragile/touchy, you'll need to go with very more expensive mics...which will cost hundreds of dollars.
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They do have a 'mic in' quarter inch socket, and true, that would fit a guitar cable, and I'm sure you would get sound with no problem. Here's why I would not recommend doing that. Monitors are "near field" and meant for discernment of details in a mix. These speakers are pretty loud, but even a cheap guitar "Champ" style $90 amp will make a guitar sound a lot better, plus it will have "long field" or long throw cabinet/speaker and help the guitar sound alot better. Raw guitar can distort speakers, these are not made for that. I would be concerned also, about wrecking the monitors. My opinion, with years of live hugging and studio production? Don't do it. Get a guitar combo amp.
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With a good mic easy. I have a cheap mic and it sounds like crap. I bought a set of Shure PGXD24/Beta58A Digital Wireless System with Beta 58A Mic and it sounds GREAT!
804599
Yes! You get what you pay for! These mics are good quality for the money, with rechargeable batteries and charger built into the top of the transmitter.
358649
Not at all.. I bought these Mics knowing the reputation of AKG. They held up to there name, they are terrible Mics. Return em and save yourself time and hassle and buy SHURE.
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The Rode is a good mic but I would go to a Guitar Center if available and see what their tech guys say. You will need more than just the mic but also mixer and preamp but again check with them
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This is pretty much the industry standard - Express is bundled with Mbox so its a good deal - but it is time consuming to set up - your choice of microphone will really determine the sound for your guitar and vocals - if you are on a budget I would recommend the Behringer B1 or something similar.